
Aftercare: Ceramic Nano Coating – 0-7 Days After Installation
Ceramic Coated Vehicles require a different maintenance approach than past protection technologies. This is because the extremely low surface energy created by the ceramic nano coating requires maintenance with products containing similar characteristics.
* * Note: DO NOT Use a traditional wax or sealant on a coated vehicle. It will alter surface properties and lower the coating’s effectiveness.
Immediately after the coating is installed, please follow the following:
- The longer the vehicle can be left to cure, preferable untouched, the better.
- No unnecessary water exposure or car washing for 7 days.
- Do not use a car shampoo with the words “wax” or “gloss” in the name or description. We recommend Meguiars Hyper Wash, or Optimum No Rinse (ONR) for Waterless or Rinseless washing methods. Dilute this with 1/2oz to 2 gallons of DISTILLED water.
- Keep a regular vehicle wash schedule. E.g. once every 2 weeks for daily drivers.
- Every 3-4 months apply CarPro Reload Silica Sealant to the surface. (product linked below)
Using the Silica Sealant builds up layers of protection over time. This is the best strategy to ensure painted surfaces remain at their optimal state for both performance and aesthetics.
Vehicle Car Washing Methods
All vehicles, including those protected with PPF and Ceramic Coatings, greatly benefit from regular wash intervals.
Below are links for Traditional Washing (with a bucket) and Waterless Washing (a solution in a spray bottle with towels) methods are demonstrated on the YouTube channel of my colleague @ OCDCarCare Los Angeles
Watch each demo a couple times to learn the ins and outs of each wash method:
Products & Equipment for Procedures Listed Above:
1] Car Wash or Waterless Wash Solutions – Depending on your Wash Method
- Traditional Car Wash Shampoo – Meguiars HYPER Wash
https://www.detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/Hyper-Wash-P670/128-oz-S1/https://www.feynlab.com/product/pure-wash/
- Waterless Wash Solution – Optimum No Rinse
https://www.detailedimage.com/Optimum-OPT-M36/No-Rinse-Wash-Shine-2010-Formula-P444/32oz-S1/https://www.feynlab.com/product/pure-rinseless/
2] CarPro Reload – topical sealant to put on clean vehicle every 3-4 months. Safe for Paint, Plastic, & Wheels.
https://www.detailedimage.com/CarPro-M53/Reload-Spray-Sealant-P605/400-ml-S1/https://www.feynlab.com/product/ceramic-nano-sealant/
3] Long Pile Microfiber Towels for Waterless Washing and Ceramic Sealant Application. Recommend to buy at least (8).
https://www.detailedimage.com/CarPro-M53/2-Face-No-Lint-Microfiber-Towel-P1528/16-x-16-S1/(5-Pack) THE RAG COMPANY 16 in. x 16 in. Eagle Edgeless Blue Professional Korean 70/30 Super Plush 480gsm Microfiber Detailing Towels
4] Plush Microfiber Towels for Drying Vehicle after a Traditional Vehicle Wash:
https://www.detailedimage.com/Griots-M56/PFM-Terry-Weave-Drying-Towel-P1369/25-x-35-S1/3-Pack) THE RAG COMPANY 16 in. x 16 in. EVEREST 1100 White Ultra-Plush Korean 70/30 Professional Microfiber Detailing Towels